World Information Day promotes our awareness of the power of information and communication and we have seen that at work during this global pandemic. Communication helps to build societies and for people to understand differing cultures and way.
We can share knowledge so we can all achieve our full potential. Where would we be if the World Health Organisation, scientists and Government weren't working together at this time of global crisis but each kept "re-inventing the wheel".
We are an information society. Technology has allowed us not only to communicate with each other globally but also at the press of a few buttons we have access to as much knowledge and differing opinions through a vast variety of chanels including the internet, facebook, messenger, email etc. Some might say too much.
This year represents a unique opportunity for ITU (International Telecommunication Union) to commemorate everyones contribution to the advancement of the Information Society, and to present the ‘Connect 2030 Agenda for Global Telecommunication/ICT Development’ (PP-18 Resolution 200, Rev. Dubai, 2018) now linked to the Strategic Plan of the Union for the period 2020-2023, and specifically focusing on how technological advances in the coming 10 years will contribute to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by UNGA Resolution A/70/1 recognizes that the spread of information and communications technology and global interconnectedness has great potential to accelerate human progress and to bridge the digital divide.
The theme “Connect 2030":
ICTs for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), will allow ITU membership to reflect on the ICT advances for transition to smart and sustainable development. It will focus on specific ICT-enabled solutions and emerging trends for fostering economic, environmental and social sustainability, contributing to the five strategic goals of the Connect 2030 Agenda:.